250ft Triumphal Arch Branded ‘Trump’s Latest Vanity Project’ in New Lawsuit
The filing said the Trump administration has made it a priority to remake of D.C. “in President Trump’s image."
The Arlington County Board in Virginia has filed a lawsuit against the National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior to halt construction of a proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. The lawsuit claims that the arch, which would be over 250 feet tall, is a "President Trump's latest vanity project" and would cause significant harm to the area.
The National Park Service is accused of not conducting a thorough review of the project. The White House and Department of the Interior have both stated that they are compliant with all legal requirements and are confident the lawsuit will be dismissed. The lawsuit comes amid broader concerns about the Trump administration's beautification efforts, including the paving over of the Rose Garden and demolition of the White House's East Wing.
The arch would be built at Memorial Circle, a roundabout near Arlington National Cemetery, and would alter the Washington, D.C. skyline. The administration has defended the arch as a tribute to military service and the country's 250th anniversary.
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